BiographyDB

The biographical reference

Discover the lives behind the names.

BiographyDB is an encyclopedia-style reference to 106 notable people, with concise biographies, career histories and sources.

Film & TV

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Oprah Winfrey

Talk show host, producer and philanthropist · Film & TV

American media executive, talk show host and philanthropist who built one of the most influential media empires in the world.

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Robert Duvall

Actor and director · Film & TV

American actor and director known for The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and Lonesome Dove, and an Oscar winner for Tender Mercies.

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Robert Redford

Actor, director and film festival founder · Film & TV

American actor, director and producer who became a leading man of the 1960s and 1970s, then founded the Sundance Institute.

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Tim Curry

Actor and singer · Film & TV

English actor and singer best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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Tom Hanks

Actor, producer and filmmaker · Film & TV

American actor and filmmaker regarded as one of Hollywood's most versatile and beloved leading men.

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Walt Disney

Animator, film producer and entrepreneur · Film & TV

American animator and entrepreneur who co-founded The Walt Disney Company and created Mickey Mouse.

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Will Smith

Actor, rapper and film producer · Film & TV

American actor and rapper who rose to fame on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and became one of Hollywood's biggest box-office stars.

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Zendaya

Actress and singer · Film & TV

American actress and singer who moved from Disney Channel stardom to acclaimed dramatic roles and blockbuster films.

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